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hypothesized

 

[ haɪˈpɑːθəˌsaɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

scientific method

Hypothesized refers to the act of proposing a hypothesis or making an educated guess based on certain observations. In the scientific method, it is a critical step where researchers formulate a statement that can be tested through experiments. It often involves predicting the outcome of a study or indicating the relationship between variables. Hypothesizing is fundamental in guiding research and providing a framework for investigation.

Synonyms

conjectured, guessed, proposed, theorized

Examples of usage

  • The researchers hypothesized that increasing temperature would affect plant growth.
  • She hypothesized that the new drug would be more effective than the current treatment.
  • The scientists hypothesized a correlation between pollution levels and respiratory issues.
  • They hypothesized that the experiment's results would support their theory on climate change.

Translations

Translations of the word "hypothesized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hipotetizado

🇮🇳 अनुमानित

🇩🇪 hypothetisiert

🇮🇩 dihipotesiskan

🇺🇦 гіпотезований

🇵🇱 hipotetyzowany

🇯🇵 仮定された

🇫🇷 hypothétisé

🇪🇸 hipotetizado

🇹🇷 hipotez edilen

🇰🇷 가정된

🇸🇦 مفترض

🇨🇿 hypotetizovaný

🇸🇰 hypotetizovaný

🇨🇳 假设的

🇸🇮 hipotetiziran

🇮🇸 hugmyndu

🇰🇿 гипотетикалық

🇬🇪 ჰიპოთეზირებული

🇦🇿 hipotezləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 hipotetizado

Word origin

The word 'hypothesize' originates from the Greek word 'hypothesis', which translates to 'a putting under', 'basis', or 'assumption'. It began to enter the English language around the late 19th century and has since evolved in use, mainly within scientific and academic contexts. The suffix '-ized' indicates the action of forming a hypothesis. The term emphasizes the importance of hypotheses in scientific inquiry, where possible explanations are put forth and systematically tested. Over the years, the concept has bridged various fields, underscoring its versatility in discussions surrounding theory formation and predictive analysis.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,666, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.